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Cheryl Strayed's Dear Sugar

by Cheryl Strayed

Cheryl Strayed, the original Dear Sugar, answers reader letters with profound, empathetic advice on life's toughest questions, delivered monthly.

Inspiration Everywhere with Michelle Hickey | Substack

by Michelle Hickey

Michelle Hickey's "Inspiration Everywhere" offers creative inspiration through book clubs, prompts, interviews, and community, as she shares her novel-writing journey.

Looking Sideways | Matthew Barr | Substack

by Matthew Barr

Matthew Barr explores the creative life through the lens of surfing, skateboarding, and snowboarding. He shares insights on living a passionate, successful life via action sports stories.

Morse Code with Korby Lenker | Substack

by Korby Lenker

Korby Lenker's Morse Code offers weekly in-depth podcast conversations with independent creatives and personal essays exploring the challenges and rewards of a creative life.

Writers' Hour Magazine | London Writers' Salon | Substack

by London Writers' Salon

Writers' Hour Magazine, from London Writers' Salon, features a monthly writing contest and weekly prompts, inspiring a global community of writers.

The Noble Try | Isabel Cowles Murphy | Substack

by Isabel Cowles Murphy

Novelist Isabel Cowles Murphy (ex-NYC prosecutor) delivers candid essays on nature, culture, family, and ambition, exploring ritual, rootedness, and humanity.

SoulStack by Beth Kempton | Substack

by Beth Kempton

Bestselling author Beth Kempton's top-ranked SoulStack newsletter and writing community shares insights on life, creativity & Japanese wisdom.

The Cranky Guide | Ines Bellina | Substack

by Ines Bellina

Ines Bellina shares candid musings on her nomadic freelance writing life, navigating non-traditional adulthood and making a living amidst media instability.

From the Desk of Erin Bowman | Substack

by Erin Bowman

Edgar Award-nominated author Erin Bowman shares honest writing advice on craft, the business of publishing, and living your best creative life.